Jenkins City Council July 6, 2026

The Jenkins City Council held its regular meeting on July 6, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Key topics included updates on disaster mitigation projects funded by FEMA, with Brock Enterprises LLC awarded a contract for $24,569.77 to perform flood mitigation work at Jenkins City Park. The council also discussed the need to rebid a wastewater treatment plant screen service contract due to procurement requirements, with initial bids coming in below the engineering estimate of $180,000. Additionally, the council approved two resolutions authorizing applications for federal grant funding through the Appalachian Regional Commission, seeking up to $331,000 and $420,000 respectively for community development projects. Other discussions involved plans to upgrade the city's radio read meter system and ongoing stormwater infrastructure studies. The meeting also touched on surplus asset sales generating nearly $100,000 to be reinvested in flood preparedness equipment. No votes or motions were recorded regarding new capital projects beyond those mentioned, but the council showed active engagement in grant applications and contract awards to support infrastructure resilience and public safety.